Spooky Blocks

Trick or Treat Sign

Last year my sister & I made these charming trick or treat signs.  It was a little "tricky" to make and it didn't turn out perfect... but I love having it on display in October. 

SUPPLIES:

1. 1/2" or 3/4"pine board or other craft board-mine was 22" wide by 10" (actual height 9.25")

2. Craft paint to match your paper

3. 4 sheets of 12x12 scrapbook paper-2 of each pattern

4. Vinyl letters or die cut letters

5. Modge podge

6. Paper Trimmer

STEPS:

1.  First you need to paint the board and let it dry thoroughly

2.  Cut your outer paper to fit the board, then carefully line up the seams--you may want to use a pencil to mark the spot to keep it lined up--then modge podge the paper on.  Let it dry thoroughly.

2.  Decide how big you want your inner paper to be--make sure to leave enough room for your lettering--carefully center the paper and line up the seams--then modge podge on. Let it dry!

3.  Once it's completely dry you can center your lettering onto the sign. I like to modge podge over the entire thing about 3 times to give it nice smooth finish.  Be sure to let it dry 10-15 mins between each coat.  And there you have it...a charming accent to your halloween decor. 

FISH BLOCKS

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 I made these fun blocks to go in Ridge's bedroom.  His room is "fish themed" and the colors are navy, lime green, & orange.   These cute blocks sit on his dresser and they add such a lively touch to the room!  These blocks are made from 4x6's and range from 6" to 8" tall.  I wanted them to look a little rustic so I chose distressed scrapbook paper & roughed up the edes.  Ridge's favorite color is green so he loves them!